Coffeehouse Manager

Politics and Prose has an opening for a Coffeehouse Manager. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) position that reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Coffeehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing operations of the coffeehouse, which is known as The Den and located at Politics and Prose’s Connecticut Avenue NW store. The coffeehouse not only offers drinks, pastries, and assorted other food items, but also serves as a neighborhood gathering spot and special events venue.

Responsibilities of the Coffeehouse Manager include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing coffeehouse operations;
• Developing and implementing seasonal food and beverage menu changes;
• Scheduling coffeehouse staff;
• Supervising the training and performance of coffeehouse staff;
• Ensuring that The Den is in compliance with all relevant health and regulatory statutes;
• Monitoring the supplies of beverages and food and restocking as needed;
• Communicating with vendors to coordinate food and beverage deliveries;
• Working either front-of-house or back-of-house positions as needed;
• Maintaining a clean, friendly, and inviting space for the community;
• Working with other P&P departments to collaborate on coffeehouse matters;
• Serving as P&P’s link to the larger specialty coffee community by staying up to date with news or events;
• Working with the COO to coordinate and execute special event rentals in the coffeehouse.

Requirements:

• Experience managing or supervising a foodservice or coffeehouse establishment required;
• Experience with Square POS;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lbs;
• A current DC ABRA Manager’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment;
• A current DOH Food Handler’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment;
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

email a resume and a brief introduction to Jobs@politics-prose.com